Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced renewed pressure after the head of the city’s council called for his resignation, days after four deputy mayors and several prosecutors quit in protest of the dismissal of the corruption case against Adams.
New York city council demands mayor's resignation following corruption case dismissal
Iran executed 975 people in ‘horrifying escalation’ in 2024
Frank Deux
Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a “horrifying escalation” of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday.
US judge considers 'unusual' request to drop New York mayor corruption charges
Frank Deux
A US judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop
